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Fountain Launches CBD Sparkling Water

by Press Release,

Fountain will launch a line of hemp extract infused (CBD) sparkling seltzer sold through a direct-to-consumer website in April 2020 and the product will hit retail shelves by the summer .

In Growing Kombucha Set, GT’s Rebrand Aims For Clarity In Growing Kombucha Set, GT’s Rebrand Aims For Clarity

In Growing Kombucha Set, GT’s Rebrand Aims For Clarity

by Martín Caballero,

Does being the biggest brand in a beverage category, as well as the one that brought it into the public sphere, give you the right to reorganize it as it evolves? If you’re GT Dave, founder of GT’s Kombucha, the answer is “yes.”

WATCH: Mark Rampolla on Investment During the Pandemic WATCH: Mark Rampolla on Investment During the Pandemic

WATCH: Mark Rampolla on Investment During the Pandemic

by BevNET.com Staff,

In an interview with NOSH editor Carol Ortenberg, Mark Rampolla, partner and co-founder at PowerPlant Ventures, discussed what the new relationship between brands and investors may look like, both pre and post acquisition.

Joyride Coffee Launches Direct-To-Consumer Platform

by Press Release,

As an increasing number of Americans work from home – a trend that has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic – Joyride Coffee, America's leader in office coffee innovation, has launched a direct-to-consumer platform that offers home deliveries of Joyride's highly sought-after portfolio of products.

Tanteo Tequila And Twisted Alchemy Launch Margarita Delivery Service Tanteo Tequila And Twisted Alchemy Launch Margarita Delivery Service

Tanteo Tequila And Twisted Alchemy Launch Margarita Delivery Service

by Press Release,

Tanteo Tequila, offering a full line of innovative, handmade tequilas, has joined forces with Twisted Alchemy, purveyor of fresh, cold-pressed juices for craft cocktails, to offer two ways to safely celebrate Cinco de Mayo at home this year: a Margarita Messenger delivery service (launching on May 4) and a virtual edition of the Mexican Standoff, Tanteo’s popular secret ingredient bartending challenge with public voting open now on the Tanteo website. 

Quick Reaction: Pepsi Takes On Bang Quick Reaction: Pepsi Takes On Bang

Quick Reaction: Pepsi Takes On Bang

by Martín Caballero,

It’s now official: after much rumor and speculation over the last several weeks, PepsiCo announced today it has entered an agreement with Vital Pharmaceuticals, the producer of Bang Energy, to be that brand’s exclusive U.S. distributor. Here’s a quick look at the implications of the deal across the category and the broader beverage market.

Prinova Signs Distribution Agreement with Agrumaria Reggina

by Press Release,

Leading Aroma Chemical and Essential Oil supplier Prinova is teaming up with Agrumaria Reggina, one of the largest citrus-based Essential Oil and Juice manufacturers in Italy. The partnership will give…

Taste Radio Ep. 211: To Build A $200M Brand, Pat LaFrieda Relied On This More Than Anything Taste Radio Ep. 211: To Build A $200M Brand, Pat LaFrieda Relied On This More Than Anything

Taste Radio Ep. 211: To Build A $200M Brand, Pat LaFrieda Relied On This More Than Anything

by BevNET.com Staff,

We’re joined this week by Pat LaFrieda, CEO of renowned meat brand Pat LaFrieda’s, who discussed his definition for quality and how it fits into the company’s evolution, why “relationships are everything” in business, his vision for the future of the restaurant industry and his surprising opinion about plant-based meat products.

PepsiCo Announces Bang Energy Distribution Partnership PepsiCo Announces Bang Energy Distribution Partnership

PepsiCo Announces Bang Energy Distribution Partnership

by Brad Avery,

PepsiCo announced today in its Q1 earnings call that it has entered an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Bang Energy, the performance energy drink brand produced by Vital Pharmaceuticals, furthering the conglomerate’s goal of becoming a competitive player in the global energy drink market.